glove box MAZDA MODEL 3 5-DOOR 2005 Owners Manual

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Thank you for choosing a Mazda. We at Mazda design and build vehicles with complete
customer satisfaction in mind.
To help ensure enjoyable and trouble-free operation of your Mazda, read this manual
carefully and follow its recommendations.
An Authorized Mazda Dealer knows your vehicle best. So when maintenance or service is
necessary, that's the place to go.
Our nationwide network of Mazda professionals is dedicated to providing you with the best
possible service.
We assure you that all of us at Mazda have an ongoing interest in your motoring pleasure
and in your full satisfaction with your Mazda product.Mazda Motor CorporationHIROSHIMA, JAPAN
Important Notes About This Manual
Keep this manual in the glove box as a handy reference for the safe and enjoyable use of your Mazda. Should you
resell the vehicle, leave this manual with it for the next owner.
All specifications and descriptions are accurate at the time of printing. Because improvement is a constant goal at
Mazda, we reserve the right to make changes in specifications at any time without notice and without obligation.
Event Data Recorder
This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder. In the event of a crash, this device records data related to
vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time. These data can help provide a better
understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur and lead to the designing of safer
vehicles.
Air Conditioning and the Environment
Your Mazda's genuine air conditioner is filled with HFC134a (R134a), a refrigerant that has been found not to
damage the earth's ozone layer. If the air conditioner does not operate properly, consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
Please be aware that this manual applies to all models, equipment and options. As a result, you may find
some explanations for equipment not installed on your vehicle.
©2004 Mazda Motor Corporation
Printed in Japan June 2005(Print3)
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Rear seat .............................................................................................................. page 2-5
Front seats ............................................................................................................ page 2-2
Seat belt ............................................................................................................... page 2-9
Air bags ............................................................................................................. page 2-38
Power door lock switch ....................................................................................... page 3-8
Power window lock switch ................................................................................ page 3-18
Power window switches .................................................................................... page 3-17
Hood release handle .......................................................................................... page 3-20
Steering column release lever ............................................................................ page 3-29
Outside mirror switch ........................................................................................ page 3-29
Rearview mirror ................................................................................................. page 3-30
Ignition switch ..................................................................................................... page 5-2
Parking brake ....................................................................................................... page 5-5
MT shift lever ...................................................................................................... page 5-9
AT shift lever (Sport AT) ................................................................................... page 5-11
Instrument cluster .............................................................................................. page 5-27
Lighting control/Turn signals ............................................................................ page 5-45
Fog light switch ................................................................................................. page 5-49
Wiper and washer lever ..................................................................................... page 5-49
Hazard warning flasher switch .......................................................................... page 5-55
Climate control system ........................................................................................ page 6-2
Audio system ..................................................................................................... page 6-10
Audio control switch ......................................................................................... page 6-34
Interior light ....................................................................................................... page 6-38
Map light ........................................................................................................... page 6-39
Glove box .......................................................................................................... page 6-45
Center console ................................................................................................... page 6-46
Sunvisor ............................................................................................................. page 6-38
Vanity mirror ...................................................................................................... page 6-38
Lighter ............................................................................................................... page 6-43
Ashtray ............................................................................................................... page 6-43
Cup holder ......................................................................................................... page 6-44
Information display ............................................................................................ page 6-41
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Dashboard and Interior Overview
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lPress the unlock button on the keyless
entry system transmitter.
NOTE
If you have any problem with the theft-
deterrent system, consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
qTheft-Deterrent Labels
A label indicating that your vehicle is
equipped with a Theft-Deterrent System is
in the glove box.
Mazda recommends that you affix it to the
lower rear corner of a front door window.
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Knowing Your Mazda
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Bottle Holder
Bottle holders are on the inside of the
doors.
Bottle holder
CAUTION
Don't use the bottle holders for
containers without caps. The contents
may spill when the door is opened or
closed.
Storage Compartments
WARNING
Open Storage Boxes:
Driving with the storage boxes open is
dangerous. To reduce the possibility of
injury in an accident or a sudden stop,
keep the storage boxes closed when
driving.
CAUTION
Don't leave lighters or eyeglasses in the
storage boxes while parked under the
sun. A lighter could explode or the
plastic material in eyeglasses could
deform and crack from high
temperature.
qGlove Box
To open the glove box, pull the latch
toward you.
If the glove box has a lock, insert the key
and turn it clockwise to lock,
counterclockwise to unlock.
Unlock
Lock
Interior Comfort
Interior Equipment
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qLocking Lug Nutsí
If your vehicle has optional antitheft
wheel lug nuts, one on each wheel will
lock the tires and you must use a special
key to unlock them. This key is attached
to the lug wrench and is stored with the
spare tire. Register them with the lock
manufacturer by filling out the card
provided in the glove box and mailing it
in the accompanying envelope. If you lose
this key, consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer or use the lock manufacturer's
order form, which is with the registration
card.
Special key
Antitheft lug nut
To remove an antitheft lug nut
1. Obtain the key for the antitheft lug nut.
2. Place it on top of the nut, and be sure
to hold the key square to it. If you hold
the key at an angle, you may damage
both key and nut. Don't use a power
impact wrench.
3. Place the lug wrench on top of the key and apply pressure. Turn the wrench
counterclockwise.
To install the nut
1. Place the key on top of the nut.
2. Place the lug wrench on top of the key,apply pressure, and turn it clockwise.
qMounting the Spare Tire
1. Remove dirt and grime from the
mounting surfaces of the wheel and
hub, including the hub bolts, with a
cloth.
WARNING
Removing Dirt and Grime from
Wheels, Hubs and Hub Bolts:
When changing or replacing a tire,
not removing dirt and grime from the
mounting surfaces of the wheel, hub
and hub bolts is dangerous. The lug
nuts could loosen while driving and
cause the tire to come off, resulting in
an accident. Make sure the mounting
surfaces of the wheel, hub and lug
nuts are clean before changing or
replacing tires.
2. Mount the spare tire.
In Case of an Emergency
Flat Tire
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3. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.
4. Install the new bulb in the reverse orderof removal.
Fuses
Your vehicle's electrical system is
protected by fuses.
If any lights, accessories, or controls don't
work, inspect the appropriate circuit
protector. If a fuse has blown, the inside
element will be melted.
If the same fuse blows again, avoid using
that system and consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
qFuse Replacement
Replacing the fuses on the front
passenger's side below the glove box
If the electrical system doesn't work, first
inspect fuses on the front passenger's side
below the glove box.
1. Turn off the ignition switch and other
switches.
2. Remove the cover.
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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Dashboard Illumination .................... 5-31
Daytime Running Lights ................... 5-47
DefrosterRear window .............................. 5-53
Dimensions ....................................... 10-5
Door Locks ......................................... 3-7
Driving In Flooded Area ................... 4-11
Driving Tips ........................................ 4-7 Automatic transaxle ................... 5-16
Break-in period ............................ 4-7
Driving in flooded area .............. 4-11
Hazardous driving ........................ 4-8
Money-saving suggestions ........... 4-7
Rocking the vehicle ...................... 4-8
Winter driving .............................. 4-9
E
Emergency Starting ........................... 7-14Flooded engine ........................... 7-14
Jump-starting .............................. 7-15
Push-starting .............................. 7-18
Emergency Towing ........................... 7-19
Emission Control System .................... 4-3
Engine Coolant ....................................... 8-17
Exhaust gas .................................. 4-5
Hood release .............................. 3-20
Oil .............................................. 8-14
Overheating ................................ 7-12
Starting ......................................... 5-3
Engine Compartment Overview ........ 8-13
Engine Coolant Overheating ................................ 7-12
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge ................................................ 5-30
Exhaust Gas ........................................ 4-5
Exterior Care ..................................... 8-56
F
Flasher Hazard warning .......................... 5-55
Headlights .................................. 5-45
Flat Tire ............................................... 7-3 Changing ...................................... 7-6
Spare tire and tool storage ............ 7-3
Flexible Floor Board ......................... 6-47
Fluids Classification .............................. 10-4
Owner maintenance .................... 8-11
Fog Lights ......................................... 5-49
Foot Brake .......................................... 5-4
Front Seats .......................................... 2-2
Fuel
Filler lid and cap ........................ 3-19
Gauge ......................................... 5-30
Requirements ............................... 4-2
Tank capacity ............................. 10-5
Fuses ................................................. 8-47
Panel description ........................ 8-50
Replacement ............................... 8-47
G
Glove Box ......................................... 6-45
H
Hazard Warning Flasher .................... 5-55
Hazardous Driving .............................. 4-8
HeadlightsControl ....................................... 5-45
Flashing ...................................... 5-47
High-low beam .......................... 5-47
Leveling ..................................... 5-47
On reminder ............................... 5-47
Hood Release .................................... 3-20
Horn .................................................. 5-54
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Parking Brake ..................................... 5-5
Parking in an Emergency .................... 7-2
Power Door Locks .............................. 3-8
Power Steering .................................. 5-17Fluid ........................................... 8-21
Power steering malfunction indicator
light ............................................ 5-17
Power Windows ................................ 3-17
Push-Starting ..................................... 7-18
R
Rear Door Child Safety Locks ............ 3-9
Rear Seat ............................................. 2-5
Rear Window Defroster .................... 5-53
Rear Window Washer ....................... 5-53
Rear Window Wiper .......................... 5-53
Rearview Mirror ................................ 3-30
Recreational Towing ......................... 7-22
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Country ............................................. 9-12
Rocking the Vehicle ............................ 4-8
S
Safety Defects, Reporting ................. 9-18
Seat Belt System Automatic locking ...................... 2-11
Belt minder ................................. 2-20
Center-rear position .................... 2-16
Emergency locking .................... 2-11
Except center-rear position ......... 2-12
Extender ..................................... 2-18
Pregnant women ........................ 2-10
Pretensioner and load limiting .... 2-14
Seat belt precautions .................... 2-9
Warning light/beep ..................... 2-19
S
SeatsFront seat ...................................... 2-2
Rear seat ....................................... 2-5
Security System Immobilizer system .................... 3-24
Theft-deterrent system ............... 3-27
Service Publications .......................... 9-20
Spare Tire and Tool Storage ................ 7-3
Specifications .................................... 10-4
Speedometer ...................................... 5-28
SRS Air Bags
How the Air Bags Work ............. 2-45
Supplemental restraint systems
precautions ................................. 2-38
Starting the Engine .............................. 5-3
Steering Wheel .................................. 3-29
Horn ........................................... 5-54
Storage Compartments ...................... 6-45 Cargo securing loops .................. 6-46
Cargo sub-compartment ............. 6-46
Center console ............................ 6-46
Flexible Floor Board .................. 6-47
Glove box ................................... 6-45
Sunshade ........................................... 3-23
Sunvisors .......................................... 6-38
T
Tachometer ........................................ 5-30
Temporary Spare Tire ....................... 8-34
Theft-Deterrent System ..................... 3-27
Tiedown Hook .......................................... 7-20
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...... 5-22 System error activation .............. 5-24
Tire pressure monitoring system
warning light .............................. 5-23
Tires and wheels ......................... 5-25
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